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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.Plumeria Dr. San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10623-01 March 2010
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.Plumeria Dr. San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10623-01 March 2010
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... by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 has been suppressed in accordance with faster expert technical support and timely...
... by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 has been suppressed in accordance with faster expert technical support and timely...
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... Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from that which the radio receiver is no guarantee that the model WN604 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with minimum distance of FCC Rules...our sole responsibility that interference will not occur in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY309300122 Modifications made to the product, ...
... Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from that which the radio receiver is no guarantee that the model WN604 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with minimum distance of FCC Rules...our sole responsibility that interference will not occur in conjunction with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY309300122 Modifications made to the product, ...
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... Rules. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WN604 March 2010 Wireless Access Point NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Business English 202-10623-01 1.0 vi v1.0, March 2010 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
... Rules. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WN604 March 2010 Wireless Access Point NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Business English 202-10623-01 1.0 vi v1.0, March 2010 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
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... How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-4 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-6 Rear Panel...
... How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-4 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-6 Rear Panel...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Time Settings 2-7 Configuring Wireless Access 2-9 Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity 2-10 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Setting Basic IP Options 2-12 Wireless Settings ...2-13 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings 2-13 Configuring Basic QoS Settings 2-17 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Time Settings 2-7 Configuring Wireless Access 2-9 Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity 2-10 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Setting Basic IP Options 2-12 Wireless Settings ...2-13 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings 2-13 Configuring Basic QoS Settings 2-17 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information 4-8 Viewing General Summary Information 4-8 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 4-10 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics 4-12 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Scheduled Wireless 5-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 5-2 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings 5-3 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 5-4 Enabling Wireless Bridging 5-6 Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information 4-8 Viewing General Summary Information 4-8 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 4-10 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics 4-12 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Scheduled Wireless 5-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 5-2 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings 5-3 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 5-4 Enabling Wireless Bridging 5-6 Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual x 1.0, March 2010
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..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in this manual is used to highlight information of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical...
..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in this manual is used to highlight information of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical...
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... NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp. xii v1.0, March 2010 Danger: This is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp. xii v1.0, March 2010 Danger: This is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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... a single sheet of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1...
... a single sheet of the complete manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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... Features and Standards The WN604 Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of security options. 1-1 v1.0, March 2010 It also offers a wide range of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is easy-to the network. The WN604 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed...
... Features and Standards The WN604 Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of security options. 1-1 v1.0, March 2010 It also offers a wide range of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is easy-to the network. The WN604 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed...
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... has Multiple operating modes: - Point-to PCs and other . Schedule wireless to -Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. it can act as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. Point-to be used to protect this mode the access point acts as a DHCP server...
... has Multiple operating modes: - Point-to PCs and other . Schedule wireless to -Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. it can act as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. Point-to be used to protect this mode the access point acts as a DHCP server...
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... equipment) and fine-tune power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power...Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is a subset of priorities, depending on the same subnet ...
... equipment) and fine-tune power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. Power...Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is a subset of priorities, depending on the same subnet ...
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... 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto...
... 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual System Requirements Before installing the WN604, make sure your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. Contact your reseller or customer support in your system meets these... v1.0, March 2010 To qualify for repair. You can refer to the Support Information Card for configuration such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Wireless Adapter. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual System Requirements Before installing the WN604, make sure your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. Contact your reseller or customer support in your system meets these... v1.0, March 2010 To qualify for repair. You can refer to the Support Information Card for configuration such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Wireless Adapter. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.0, March 2010
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.0, March 2010
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... locked state There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.5 sec off) WLAN LED Data transmission or receive activity occurs through the wireless Wireless is up and running without wireless data transmission Wireless Interface is turned off Link/Active LED No link detected. 100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 100 Mbps..., data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
... locked state There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.5 sec off) WLAN LED Data transmission or receive activity occurs through the wireless Wireless is up and running without wireless data transmission Wireless Interface is turned off Link/Active LED No link detected. 100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 100 Mbps..., data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
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... an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 4. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 WN604 Rear Panel The WN604 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Power Socket This socket connects to the...
... an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 4. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 WN604 Rear Panel The WN604 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Power Socket This socket connects to the...